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Larry Acton Obituary
Aug. 26, 1937-March 20, 2013
Larry W. Acton, age 75, of Clare, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare. He was born the son of Lester and Jean (McCune) Acton on August 26, 1937, in St. Louis, Michigan. He served with the Michigan National Guard for almost 10 years from 1955 to 1964. He married Laurene Woodward on August 30, 1958, in Clare, and she survives him. Larry was a Multi Skilled Master craftsman with Dow Chemical for 40 years retiring in 1995. He was an avid snowskier and had served with the National Ski Patrol for more than 30 years. He had coached Little League Baseball in Clare during the late 70's and early 80's. He also served as Scout Master for several years. Larry was Clare President and Michigan Vice President of The Jaycees of America.
Larry is survived by his wife, Laurene; sons, Larry (Donna) Acton of Midland, Kirk Acton (Kimberlynn Brown) of Beaverton, Darren Acton (Jenn Ferry) of Clare; his brother, Ronald (Sandee) Acton; and sister, Carolyn (Ron) Feltman all of St. Louis, MI; also surviving are his legacys; his grandchildren, Duane (Jesse) Acton and Brent Acton of Midland, Bretton Acton of Beaverton, Lauren Acton of Kalamazoo, Alise and Alexis Cronin of Clare and Amanda Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his mother and father-in-law, Janetta and Laurie L. Woodward.
Funeral Services for Larry will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clare United Methodist Church with Pastor Dennis Bromley officiating. Burial will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. You are invited to view and sign Larry's tribute wall at
www.stephenson-wyman.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Acton
S Chavis
March 24, 2014
May the wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. (John 6:40)
March 22, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to the Acton Family may you draw comfort from God's love and from the love and support of Family and Friends during your time of sorrow.
D B
March 19, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your lost. May the God of comfort give the family the strength to cope in this time of trouble 1 Co 1:3,4.
March 23, 2013
Laurene,
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing :-(
Tom Kaminski
March 23, 2013
To Larry and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Please accept my condolenses. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this time.
March 23, 2013
We send our deepest sympathy to the entire family during this time of loss. Memories of the Acton family reunions at the St.Louis city park will remind us of happy days of the past. God bless and keep you.Marilyn and Tim Marr and family
The First Family, Gary, Kathy, Tracie,Kristy First
March 22, 2013
Laurene and Family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jim & Carol Bailey
March 22, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. May the prayers being said for you Laurene and your boys help you today and in the future. Many happy memories will help you also.
Jim and Carol Bailey
March 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara Hofweber
Jane Sartor
March 22, 2013
Laurene & boys, So sorry to hear of Larry's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dick & Lois Hawley
March 21, 2013
Laurene & Boys,
We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing, we will not be home to attend his funeral, but we will be thinking of you's and keeping you in our prayers. There are many good memories from the Jaycee days.
Dick & Lois Hawley
March 21, 2013
Darin, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing, May your memories help you through and may God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Louann Stanke
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